Building a health care ecosystem: FSU leaders create FSU Health roadmap

Florida State University officers have been working to put the groundwork for FSU Health, a health care ecosystem poised to remodel health care supply in North Florida.

“FSU Health will reshape patient care, education and research throughout Florida,” stated FSU President Richard McCullough. “The Florida Panhandle is booming and the possibilities — and needs — in our region have never been greater. We are at a very exciting time as we lay the foundation for this monumental project.”

Over the previous a number of years, Florida State University has been rising its health analysis portfolio whereas additionally pursuing partnerships with main health care methods all through North Florida, together with Mayo Clinic, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and others. But the choice by the Florida Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis to award FSU $125 million to construct the educational health middle of the long run kicked these efforts into excessive gear.

Over the summer time, college management established formal working teams to determine alternatives and develop a street map to facilitate growth of the FSU Health ecosystem, in analysis, schooling, scientific affairs and services. To facilitate this effort, the college partnered with the worldwide consulting agency Guidehouse to systematically assessment analysis, schooling and scientific alternatives, with involvement of school, administration, and workers from throughout the campus.

The college has additionally began working with a design associate on the educational health middle.

“This is the most ambitious intellectual project the university has ever taken on and will change the face of the university for the next 100 years,” stated Provost Jim Clark. “We are taking a systematic approach to make sure that we get this right.”

“This is the most ambitious intellectual project the university has ever taken on and will change the face of the university for the next 100 years. We are taking a systematic approach to make sure that we get this right.”

— Provost Jim Clark

When McCullough arrived at FSU in August 2021, he noticed a chance for FSU to make a good greater influence on the area, particularly within the Panhandle the place there are fewer medical suppliers and therapy choices. The college via its College of Medicine has a dedication to coach major care physicians who will assist present care to underserved populations. Through FSU Health, the college will construct on that legacy by increasing its scientific analysis packages and exploring progressive digital health care options.

“The timing for this couldn’t be better,” Clark stated. “A number of initiatives are gelling at just the right time with the arrival of new faculty members and administrators who are committed to this project.”

Among the brand new hires is Vice President for Research Stacey Patterson in addition to two new school members within the College of Nursing who will convey vital National Institutes of Health funding and new experience to the college. The college can also be wrapping up a seek for a new dean for the College of Medicine.

While the college continues to work out the small print of the Tallahassee Center, it’s also actively engaged on FSU Health tasks in Panama City. The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound, a 55 plus residing neighborhood in Panama City, consists of house for FSU Health.

McCullough, Clark and Patterson not too long ago engaged in a weeklong tour all through the Panhandle visiting health care professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, builders, the navy and others considering health care supply. Discussing how FSU Health may also help serve the wants of the Panhandle was a point of interest for discussions.

“We have a real opportunity to create meaningful change for Panhandle residents who currently drive several hours to Tallahassee, Gainesville or Mobile for their medical needs,” Patterson stated. “The FSU Health initiative can create better care options while also creating jobs, educational opportunities and a major expansion of research and development in the region.”